Blaise Dierks

“The principle here is that a new generation owes a measure of thanks to every member of the previous generation. Our elders planted fields and fought in wars; they advanced the arts and sciences, and generally made sacrifices on our behalf. So by their efforts, however humble, they have earned a measure of our gratitude and respect.”
― Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow

“If you had to try things out and read things and find out the truth about things, then you’d never have time to have an opinion about anything.”
― Fredrik Backman, Anxious People